Education Assistant - Special Needs

We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Malibu School is an education support Kindergarten to year 12 school located in Safety Bay as a part of the South Metropolitan Education Region for students with intellectual and/or physical disability.

The Role

Suitable applicants should be willing to work with all year levels, able to collaborate with colleagues and support the positive management of complex health conditions, personal hygiene and acts of daily living.

Knowledge and understanding of facilitating learning for students with autism, intellectual and/or physical disabilities is highly desirable in this role. Working experience with a range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, visual supports, Trauma Informed Practices and Positive Behaviour Support approaches, Team Teach strategies and effective support for students’ sensory regulation, challenging behaviour and toileting support are highly desirable, as is knowledge of Award Scheme Development Accreditation Network (ASDAN) programs.

Suitable applicants will ideally be required to regularly collaborate in the review of individual, class or whole-school programs and practices to inform improvement planning. Evidence of reflective practice, including the processes of seeking and applying feedback to improve practice and outcomes for students, is highly valued.

Suitable applicants should possess effective interpersonal skills to develop a strong rapport with students, staff, families and therapists and will advocate as part of an effective team to promote success for all students. Under limited supervision, the suitable applicants will be responsible for assisting in the planning and delivery of personalised education programs, both at school and during offsite activities, with a particular focus on supporting student access, engagement, independence and achievement of clearly defined outcomes that are determined by the teacher. In consultation with teachers, parents/caregivers and School Psychologist or relevant professionals, this will include contributing to the design, implementation and review of Individual Education, Behaviour, Acts of Daily Living, Transition, Travel and other documented plans. Suitable applicants will also be involved in maintaining records of student achievement and the development, implementation, and review of behaviour management plans.

Our specialist staff deliver personalised programs that are focused on developing engagement and independence and skills for life for ‘A Future Without Limits'. Applicants will ideally display a commitment to our school vision, values and priorities for a meaningful and relevant curriculum, high quality teaching, a positive learning environment and strong family and community partnerships.

Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Julayne Charlton, Principal on (08) 9553 8450 or emailing julayne.charlton@education.wa.edu.au. During the school holidays, please contact Julayne Charlton on 0438 942 129.

Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility To work with us, you must: be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment; obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include: A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented. Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs. Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists. Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.